While Margie continued to ask him questions, Anna connected with dispatch and called in the medical emergency. Zelma kept people from crowding around the scene to give the man privacy while the volunteers helped to relay medical information to dispatch.
Santa Cruz Fire and AMR quickly arrived and discovered that the man was, in fact, in cardiac arrest and needed immediate medical attention. The responding firemen and paramedics were impressed with the volunteers' professional communication and adherence to the training of one-person staying with the downed subject to relay info while one called in.
What the volunteers did yesterday exemplifies what the SCPD Volunteer Program is all about. Service to the community, which means SCPD Volunteers can and do have a significant impact on the lives of the people they come in contact with during their shifts.
Great teamwork by all three volunteers Anna, Margie and Zelma! BTW Zelma is a newbie volunteer and was on her last trainee patrol before receiving her Volunteer uniform. We are impressed with Zelma for her calmness and professionalism in handling the situation. She is an excellent addition to our team.
Another proud moment for SCPD Volunteers! Afterward, these beautiful ladies enjoyed a coffee at the Verve. There was much to celebrate; Anna's birthday, Zelma's completed training, and their successful teamwork in saving a man's life.
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